I have received my property taxes for the year and the school tax part that I have to pay is ridiculous.

The biggest portion is school tax. Even superintendent Keith Davis admits that the school system could function without the extra tax being applied. Yes, we are hurting out here with inflation, gas prices, utilities increasing and everyone is fighting to keep what they make in their pockets.

In reference to your recent commentary concerning the approved school tax rate, I would like to make the following comments:

The School Board Members are smart not to offer a vote on any tax increases. They know that it would not receive an acceptable voter response.

Your commentary stated that the district would have an additional $1.3 million dollars to spend, of which $1.2 million would go to the Teacher Retirement System and also give a 2 percent salary increase for next year.

I greatly appreciated the information presented by city employee Chuck Keith in the Sept. 10 issue of The Pioneer News.

I, for one, am exhausted by the “good ole’ boy system” that seems to run so rampant in this county both politically and legally. Every citizen should be held accountable equally, fairly and appropriately regardless of who they know, how much they have or how much money they have.

On behalf of The Mended Hearts Inc. Kentuckiana Chapter 11, we thank all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and 52 golfers who participated in our Inaugural Golf Scramble. The event was Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the Heritage Hill Golf Club in Shepherdsville.

As our excitement of our event begins to fade, it is only natural that we reflect on the event and those who helped us achieve success. Your participation played a sufficient role in our results and for that we are grateful.

With the new school year, parents’ attention is turning to school lunches.

Traditionally, USDA had used the National School Lunch Program as a dumping ground for surplus meat and dairy commodities. Children consumed animal fat and sugary drinks, to the point where one-third have became overweight or obese. Their early dietary flaws became lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.